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The taking of two French Privateers and all their Prizes by the Bridgewater and Sheerness Men-of-War.

By SAMUEL SCOTT.


Vice-Admiral Anson’s Engagement with the French Squadron commanded by M. de la Jonquiere, May, 1747; fought twenty-four leagues S. E. of Cape Finisterre.

By S. SCOTT.


Engagement between the “Blast,” sloop, and two Spanish Privateers. 1745.


The taking of the Ship “Acapulco” by Commodore Anson, in the South Seas. 1743.

By S. SCOTT.


Battle of Southwold Bay, where the first Earl of Sandwich perished, May 28, 1672.

By W. VAN DE VELDE.

A case hangs near this picture, containing miniatures by Cooper, of Edward, first Earl of Sandwich, and Jemima his wife; also a fragment of a Ribbon of the Order of the Garter, and the watch; both of which were found on the body of Lord Sandwich, when washed ashore.


Engagement between the Ships “Lion” and “Elizabeth,” 1745.

By S. SCOTT.

This desperate, and sanguinary engagement was fought on the 9th of May, 1745. The “Lion” had fifty-eight guns, and four hundred and forty men, and was commanded by Captain Piercy Brett. The “Elizabeth,” a sixty-four gun ship, was convoying another, of sixteen guns, with the Pretender on board. They fought for five hours, within pistol shot of each other, during which time, the frigate, with the Pretender on board, managed to make her escape. The “Elizabeth” also at length, effected her entrance into Brest Harbour. She had £400,000 on board, for the use of Charles Edward. The “Lion,” unable to pursue, lay a complete wreck on the water.


Evening. A Calm. English Man-of-War and small Craft cruising.

By VAN DE VELDE.


A Sketch for the Engagement in Southwold Bay.

W. VAN DE VELDE.


Three Sketches of the Engagement between the “Lion” and “Elizabeth.”


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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